Watering An Orchid. This orchid has lost its roots probably due to overwatering and cannot take up water. This way the orchid roots soak up the needed moisture while keeping the crown which is prone to rot dry.
In many cases the plant should completely dry between waterings. Watering - Over-watering is the most common way to kill orchids. At each watering water deeply so that the water sprays the foliage and runs through the container drainage holes.
Keep soil constantly moist.
This way the orchid roots soak up the needed moisture while keeping the crown which is prone to rot dry. Orchid plants should never be allowed to sit in still water. To water your orchid from below set the orchid in a water-filled pot. Do not let it dry out between waterings but do not allow the plant to sit in standing water.
